Homemade Bechamel Sauce
This creamy white bechamel sauce is easy to make and goes great in a variety of Italian recipes.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time9 minutes mins
Total Time14 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bechamel, sauce
Servings: 16 1/4 cup servings
Calories: 95kcal
- 1 Stick unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt more or less to taste
Melt the butter in a large saucepot over medium heat
Add the flour and mix well until a roux is formed. Let cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn.
Add the milk one cup at a time, stirring constantly.
Stir for about 5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired consistency.
Add the nutmeg, pepper, and salt to taste.
Serving: 11/4 cup serving | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 0.1mg